"Si Yuhuan wants to kill for Jian Xi!" Si Junyan’s face contorted with pain, his eyes reddening. "He’s my own cousin! We share the sa blood, yet he wants to kill for outsiders like the Jian family!"
With a furious blow, Si Junyan slamd his fist on the table. His wound ripped open, bleeding profusely, but he seed oblivious to the pain as he raised his voice and demanded, "So you’re just going to dismiss and let soone as heartless and ruthless as him retake the president’s seat?"
"Don’t forget, you were the ones who supported for the president’s position in the first place! With his vengeful nature, do you really think he’ll let you off?"
The directors who had once supported Si Junyan were rendered speechless. Indeed! If Si Yuhuan returned to the president’s position, wouldn’t he take revenge on them? Compared to fluctuating stock prices, their own lives were far more important.
Si Junyan’s malicious gaze swept over everyone present; he knew he had touched upon their core interests. He imdiately continued, "Don’t believe the rumors circulating outside. Our focus is on industry, not so dia company. What do we have to fear from online attacks? Haohan Group has investnts in nurous sectors essential to people’s daily lives. Do you think they can stop breathing just to spite us?"
"The stock prices will recover sooner or later."
Directors who had benefited from Si Junyan quickly nodded in agreent. "Yes, stock prices fluctuate. We shouldn’t pay too much attention to that."
So other directors also began to agree.
Feeling his grip on them solidify, Si Junyan grew smug and revealed his trump card. "I may not be the most capable, but just three days ago, I secured a hundred-billion cooperation deal. It’s for a mining project in the northeast, and our cutting-edge chips are a perfect fit for their operations. Once our technology is invested as shares, I estimate the initial earnings could reach one hundred billion."
"That much!"
The shareholders’ eyes suddenly lit up.
Si Junyan lifted his chin proudly. "That’s nothing. Once our reputation is established, we’ll secure even more projects. Even Tianyao Group has begun to approach . So-called enemy companies? When core interests are at stake, they can all be swayed to beco partners!"
He began to paint grand visions and outline ambitious plans.
A more rational director raised a concern: "Investing technology as capital still requires a significant financial outlay, and we’ll need a large pool of scientific talent. Calculated carefully, the investnt will be substantial, placing Haohan Group under considerable pressure."
"Compared to the potential returns, that pressure is nothing! As long as the cash flow remains steady, it’s a guaranteed profit."
Si Junyan waved his hand decisively, settling the matter.
A large majority of the directors agreed, leaving the others with little to say.
Si Junyan also volunteered to step down from the president’s position, ostensibly to provide an explanation to the netizens.
As for whether he was ntally ill, the shrewd mbers of the board couldn’t be bothered to pursue it further.
Soon, Haohan Group made an official announcent:
"[According to the Group’s prudent decision, Mr. Si Junyan will no longer serve as the president of Haohan Group, effective imdiately. The new president will be Ren Yuan.]"
Wan Yu was munching on an apple when she saw the news. She was so infuriated that she almost threw her tablet across the room.
"What the heck? Who is this Ren Yuan?"
Jian Xi was also a bit stunned.
Just this morning, she had teased Si Yuhuan, expecting Si Junyan’s removal and Si Yuhuan’s own return to the presidency of Haohan Group. She had thought that by having her second elder brother disclose Si Junyan’s ntal illness at this juncture—coupled with Si Junyan making a scene at the Jian family ho and thus inciting public outrage—Si Yuhuan was planning to be the oriole behind the mantis stalking the cicada. Now, however...
"Do you think Si Yuhuan is furious enough to spit blood right now?" Wan Yu exclaid. "I can’t believe Si Junyan managed to dodge this bullet and get the board to treat him so leniently. You know, those old guys on the board could turn their backs on Si Yuhuan, a great contributor to Haohan Group, without a second thought."
"Si Junyan must have promised them so enormous benefit," Jian Xi said.
Jian Xi was filled with worry. If Si Junyan wasn’t dealt with, she would never have a peaceful life.
"Don’t worry, we can still figure sothing out," Wan Yu reassured her. "With Big Brother and Second Brother around, he can’t stir up much trouble."
Jian Xi nodded.
Her phone rang. It was Si Yuhuan, asking her to dinner. She had wanted to refuse, but Jian Xi still reluctantly asked for the address.
"A date?" Wan Yu, the resident gossip queen, smirked.
Jian Xi’s lips twitched. "Have you ever seen soone go on a date with their ex-husband?"
She wished Si Yuhuan would stay far away from her. Yet, the enemy of her enemy was her friend; Si Yuhuan was now an ally on the sa front.
"We’re discussing a strategy to see if we can take down Si Junyan."
Wan Yu gave her a thumbs-up. "Impressive!"
Si Junyan had truly t his match. Jian Xi thought about how to bring him down every single day!
She arrived at the agreed-upon restaurant.
Jian Xi didn’t see Si Yuhuan and was about to call him when suddenly the lights went out and candles were lit.
A lodious "Happy Birthday" song began to play.
Flowers, a cake, and a lavish dinner were wheeled out.
Si Yuhuan, dressed in a sharp black suit, approached from the opposite side.
"Happy birthday to . I’m glad you could join for dinner."
Jian Xi was taken aback for a mont. "It’s—it’s your birthday today?"
"Otherwise, why would I have rushed back?"
The man cast a sowhat reproachful glance at Jian Xi before sitting down across from her without making a fuss.
He poured himself a glass of red wine. "In previous years, you always rembered it clearly. You’d personally prepare a al for and call many tis, asking when I would be ho."
Forgotten mories suddenly assaulted her.
Jian Xi was rendered speechless by his words, feeling as if sothing were stuck in her throat, unable to utter a single word.
It seed she truly no longer loved him; she’d even forgotten his birthday.
She had thought his return this ti was to figure out how to deal with Si Junyan, but it turned out to be for this...
Jian Xi forced a smile. "Sorry, we’re divorced now. I don’t think I need to rember your birthday anymore. However, since I’m here, I’ll toast you with water instead of wine. Happy birthday."
She raised her glass and then added with a smile, "I hope you defeat Si Junyan soon and reclaim your glory as the richest man. That way, you won’t have your eyes fixed on just one insignificant person; many excellent won will be pursuing you."
Si Yuhuan’s face darkened with anger. "You might as well not have toasted at all. What a vile thing to say."
Was he really lacking won to pursue him? It seed that ever since he’d fallen from his pedestal, no won were interested in him anymore.
Si Yuhuan suppressed the annoyance in his heart. "Jian Xi, in your eyes, am I just soone who loves to sit on high and boss people around?"
"Isn’t that the case?"
Jian Xi looked at him with a smile. "Si Yuhuan, since you rember how well I once treated you, you should also rember how badly you treated . I’m tired and weary now; I want to love myself. Yet, here you are, suddenly telling I should love you, that my heart and eyes should only be for you. Don’t you think you’re being too demanding? Shaless, even?"
Her expression was weary. "We’ve reached the end of the road. Divorcing you was the smartest decision I’ve ever made in my life."
That statent hit Si Yuhuan like a hamr, his face instantly contorting, turning ashen.
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